Hi! I’m Kristen.

My best work is often based on a mission-driven approach, I love being surrounded by opportunities to create conditions for people to experience who they are, where they come from, and who they are becoming. I love to tell the stories around people’s experiences that reflect the journey of resilience, integrity, and the self.

Over 15 years ago, I set out to travel the world and learn as much as I could. I’ve since written about the 60-some countries and 30-some states I’ve experienced and look forward to publishing a memoir one day. In the meantime, I continue to give myself space to learn and become. I’m proud and grateful for the time I spent on the road and in the air, for the 150 yoga teachers I graduated, authentic to their styles, out into the world, and the money I raised through events to support animal welfare. My work feels meaningful, and that feels right.

In my current work environment I serve as the Senior Digital Content Manager with Semmax Financial Group where I build the content and media strategy behind TV segments, podcast, and community events turning complex financial topics into stories people want to engage with.

While working at Forsyth Humane Society I led the fundraising, logistics and marketing for seven major events each year and 15+ community events each month throughout the year.

Through K10Yoga I successfully built and led Yoga Teacher Training programs in NC, VA and TN. Built an online yoga studio. Developed a business model for a CoOp Studio space that supports yoga teachers and discounted community pricing for yoga classes. Outreach programs that give back to organizations in India, South Africa, and Cambodia among many local projects across varying states. Each of the four pillars required it’s own approach to marketing while maintaining the K10Yoga brand through differing demographics and locations.

I’ve always been more than a yoga teacher, though; my heart is in bringing communities of people together. I’ve been an event coordinator and catalyst of connection for over 20 years and love creative elements that come together to bring people together.

I’m a wife, a dog mom, a traveler and a builder. Let’s build something great!

work.

portfolio & gallery.

education & beyond.

UNC-Greensboro; 2001-2006

B.S. Recreation, Parks, Tourism, & Commercial Recreation
Minor: Business Administration

2011-2020: Yoga Teacher Trainings; 500hr Transcending Yoga, Off the Mat Into the World, Y12SR, Embody Love Movement, CTZNWELL, Skill in Action, Accessible Yoga

2020: Forsyth County Beekeeping Association Certification

2025: Winston-Salem Garden Club

2025: Reach Women’s Network Member

2026: Triad Dahlia Society Member

2026: AARF Event & Community Outreach Committee Member

other tidbits.

Yoga.

Mentors:
Seane Corn, Suzanne Sterling, Hala Khouri, Kerri Kelly, Michelle Johnson, Dr. Melody Moore, Nikki Myers, Amber Carnes

Speaking Engagements:

Certifications:

  • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher at the 500hr Level

  • Yoga Alliance Continuing Ed Provider

  • Embody Love Movement Facilitator Trainer

  • Off the Mat, Into the World Trainer

  • Yoga 12 Step Recovery Teacher

  • Spirit Speak Graduate

  • Yoga for Trauma and Resilience

Other Involvement:

  • Ambassador for CTZNWELL

  • Attending CTZNSummit 2018 & 2020

  • Yoga for Recovery Summit

  • Addiction Research & Clinical Health Symposium

  • Yoga, Meditation, Addiction Recovery Conference

  • Embody Love Movement Summit

Travel.

  • South Pacific

  • China and Southeast Asia x3

  • India

  • Canada West & East

  • Central America, North to South

  • Galapagos Islands

  • Inca Trail, Peru

  • Morocco

  • Camino Trail, Spain

  • England-Scotland-Belgium-Netherlands

  • 35 States and 50+ Countries

Major Events.

  • Mutt Strut 2022-2024

  • Paw Crawl 2022-2025

  • Furr Ball 2022-2024

  • Winston-Salem Yoga Festival 2019

  • Barta Billfish Tournament 2006-2018

  • Dance for Tata’s

  • Zombie Race

  • Superhero Spectacular

  • Yoga Retreats: Fiji, Belize, Costa Rica

  • Pepsi Americas’ Sail 2006